DCF was set to take custody of Fitchburg girl

The six-year-old girl who was the subject of a massive AMBER Alert search by authorities has been found unharmed.

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Alex Rodriguez’s drug suspension has been cut to 162 games from 211 by an arbitrator.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon had been in a coma since he suffered a massive stroke in January of 2006.

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Israel’s hard-charging Ariel Sharon dies at 85

Sharon, who suffered a severe stroke from which he never recovered, died Saturday in a hospital near Tel Aviv.

Sam Berns with his parents, Scott Berns and Leslie Gordon.

Foxborough teen who battled aging disease dies

Sam Berns was due to serve as an honorary captain at the Patriots’ playoff game against the Colts tonight.

Scarlett Johansson was  the Siri-like voice of an operating system in “Her.”

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Superlative roles that won’t win Oscars

Ty Burr’s choices for the Best Unsung Performances of 2013, in both the standalone category and as unexpected acting duets.

Colts at Patriots, 8:15 p.m. (CBS)

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Perhaps unlike other Patriot teams in recent years — the 2009 team comes to mind — this squad has mental toughness in spades.

On a snowy Saturday night in 2002 at Foxboro Stadium, Patriots fans learned all about the “Tuck Rule.”

Dan Shaughnessy | Colts at Patriots, 8:15 p.m. (CBS)

Saturday traditionally is Patriots Day

The game against the Colts is the sixth time in the Belichick/Brady era that the Patriots have hosted a Saturday night playoff game. They’re 5-0 in those games.

Travel

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Sun Peaks ranks as British Columbia’s second-largest ski resort, based on terrain, with 124 runs served by 12 lifts.

Opinion

JOAN WICKERSHAM

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A look at the history of Saratoga Springs might give Mass. residents pause about casinos as an economic engine.

Lifestyle

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Love Letters

Mom says she has to date

The letter-writer has “dating burnout” after unsuccessful relationships, but her mother won’t stop prodding her.